Jambo Spaces, Ghana’s first digital creator hub and incubator, has been awarded a €20,000 grant from the Creation Africa Ghana (CAG) initiative, a programme organised by the French Embassy in Ghana to support entrepreneurs in the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs). This initiative aims to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation in Ghana by equipping participants with essential skills and resources through intensive training, mentorship, and networking.
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Jambo Spaces Secures €20,000 Grant from French Embassy's Creation Africa Initiative
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Launched last year, the CAG programme received 608 applications from various creative sectors including fashion, culinary arts, photography, music, and literature. After a rigorous selection process involving an intensive boot camp and pitching sessions, Jambo Spaces was selected as one of the 15 beneficiaries out of 30 finalists.
Bernard Kafui Sokpe, Therese Jones, and Natasha Mann-Dedey, the founders of Jambo Spaces and beneficiaries of the grant, expressed their gratitude and enthusiasm, highlighting that the grant will be used to launch significant projects such as the Africa Digital Creator Academy and to invest in advanced equipment for content creation. The Africa Digital Creator Academy is envisioned to be the first-ever official content creator academy in West Africa, aiming to train and mentor aspiring digital creators.
At the prize presentation, French Ambassador to Ghana, Jules-Armand Aniambossou, emphasized the importance of this programme in building a new partnership between France and Ghana. He reiterated the commitment of the French Embassy to nurturing entrepreneurial talents and fostering sustainable job creation.
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Jambo Spaces Secures €20,000 Grant from French Embassy's Creation Africa Initiative
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Jambo Spaces has been instrumental in providing a collaborative environment for creatives in Accra, offering facilities like co-working spaces, event venues, and studios for musicians and podcasters. This grant marks a pivotal milestone in Jambo Spaces' mission to empower African creatives and enhance their global competitiveness.
For more information about Jambo Spaces and their initiatives, visit their website at www.JamboSpaces.com or email them at Hello@JamboSpaces.com. Stakeholders have the unique opportunity to be part of a transformative journey that not only boosts the creative economy but also drives economic growth and innovation across the continent.
About Jambo Spaces
Jambo Spaces is a community-led creative hub in Accra, Ghana, dedicated to supporting African youth to turn their creativity into currency by providing space, education, and the necessary resources for their success in the global creative economy.
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